Nef Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Just wondering what the main differences are between the 2 cars. Was initially looking for an E46 330i but after searching i cant seem to find any with about 60k miles or less for my budget of around £7k. Is the power difference between these 2 cars a huge noticeable difference, would it bother you? Also currently looking at a 325i with alcantara interior, is there many of these around as iv only really seen them with leather interior, Is £7k enough to pick up a decent example with 60k miles? Thanks for any help Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Hi Ken welcome to the forum. Firstly, having owned a 325 and a 330ci i can clearly say the 330 is the better option, there are a lot of posts on here which suggest the 325i doesn't really make financial sense in comparison to a 330i the 325i is nearly 40 BHP down on a 330 and the MPG remains almost the same, and insurance wise theres not much in it neither. the 330's- theres a lot more of them around too (from experience searching) its just a bad time of year to buy a car, and i'd say you'd be better getting one with leather with a view to selling it on as the ones with alacantra seem to be less desirable. Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Most people on here would say get the 330 including myself. Has a bit more power and torque, running costs virtually the same along with MPG. I think if you find a really clean 325i for a really decent price then its not a bad purchase. Most do come with leather not seen many with Alcantara recently. Depends what you prefer. Do a search as there have been threads on 325's vs 330's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nef Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 thanks very much for the replies, also gorgeous cars both! Whats a decent budget for an 330i sport with 60k miles or less, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 As a 325 owner I'd also say get the 330. You'll just kick yourself if you don't, especially if you become a regular on this forum hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Thanks Mate Have you decided on a Sport or SE spec? if you buy an SE and keep looking at this forum - youll wish you'd bought an sport (well i did with my last car anyway LOL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nef Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 As a 325 owner I'd also say get the 330. You'll just kick yourself if you don't, especially if you become a regular on this forum hehehe ha! well that has just totally made my mind up. thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nef Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Thanks Mate Have you decided on a Sport or SE spec? if you buy an SE and keep looking at this forum - youll wish you'd bought an sport (well i did with my last car anyway LOL) no worries, defiantly a sport. Have a few other requirements aswell, so im just waiting for the right one really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjboyington Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Theres one for sale in crowle (10 mins away from sc**thorpe) ? Worth a look - leather - 18" wheels, sports body on a w (2000) and thats probably half your budget - private seller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nef Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Theres one for sale in crowle (10 mins away from sc**thorpe) ? Worth a look - leather - 18" wheels, sports body on a w (2000) and thats probably half your budget - private seller? have you got a link for it mate? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjboyington Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Ive got a phone number ? Dark blue and body work looks good as far as i can tell - se spec i think? Parkin sensors leather etc? Names JIll but car belongs to John 07521 474442 Let me know how it goes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nef Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Ive got a phone number ? Dark blue and body work looks good as far as i can tell - se spec i think? Parkin sensors leather etc? Names JIll but car belongs to John 07521 474442 Let me know how it goes? Firstly what are the differences in spec between the SE and SPORT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjboyington Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 I dont know haha - i know this has the staggere 18" wheela and sports body kit / suspension / seats but has the parking sensors and stuff which i thought came as part of se spec? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 http://www.bimmerfest.com/wiki/index.php?title=BMW_E46#Buying_an_E46.3F I hope this helps a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjboyington Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Looking at this - it has the sport package - whats the se package? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nef Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 http://www.bimmerfest.com/wiki/index.php?title=BMW_E46#Buying_an_E46.3F I hope this helps a little thanks mate, great help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nef Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Ive got a phone number ? Dark blue and body work looks good as far as i can tell - se spec i think? Parkin sensors leather etc? Names JIll but car belongs to John 07521 474442 Let me know how it goes? think its a little far for me the travel bud, but thanks for the heads up anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaygle Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Firstly what are the differences in spec between the SE and SPORT? A Sport comes with: - Sport seats - Sport suspension (different springs, shocks and wishbones) - Sport trim (steering wheel, kick plates, bumpers, sills) - Sport alloys (either MV1's or MV2's) - An instant +10 man points over the SE. I got a 54k, 330i Sport for 7k last year. Get the 330 Sport. And get a good one, not one which has been owned by a pikey (make sure it's got premium tyres, ALL service history (from decent places), no crap mods, plenty of receipts and evidence of work done on it (and there should be a lot if it's been looked after). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cj1982 Posted December 7, 2010 Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 i bought my first bmw a few months ago got a 2002 330ci m-sport vert with full bmw service history and only 51k for 8 got sat nav tv evrything loving it and glad i bought a 330 because i think it would of bugged me if a got 325 nowing i could have got a 330 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nef Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 A Sport comes with: - Sport seats - Sport suspension (different springs, shocks and wishbones) - Sport trim (steering wheel, kick plates, bumpers, sills) - Sport alloys (either MV1's or MV2's) - An instant +10 man points over the SE. I got a 54k, 330i Sport for 7k last year. Get the 330 Sport. And get a good one, not one which has been owned by a pikey (make sure it's got premium tyres, ALL service history (from decent places), no crap mods, plenty of receipts and evidence of work done on it (and there should be a lot if it's been looked after). ha ha, thanks mate, yeah i notice alot of the ones for sale make a point of say thats it has full BMW service history, and not just any old dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nef Posted December 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2010 Is silver a less desirable colour? Seems alot for sale but dont see many on forums and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry1888 Posted December 8, 2010 Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 cheeky BUMP here.................!! dont know if youve decided to go for the 330 over the 325 but i have mines for sale 325 coupe 54500 miles full main dealer history and reciepts etc!! would sell it cheaper to you alot cheaper than the ad price http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170568057841&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_1346wt_1138 cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nef Posted December 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2010 cheeky BUMP here.................!! dont know if youve decided to go for the 330 over the 325 but i have mines for sale 325 coupe 54500 miles full main dealer history and reciepts etc!! would sell it cheaper to you alot cheaper than the ad price http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170568057841&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_1346wt_1138 cheers Not really looking for a 325, and was also looking for one that i didnt need to do anything to. But id consider it at the right price, PM me your best price. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zircon Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 I have a 325ci and am perfectly happy with my choice. i got a mint car that is about half a second slower to 60. That is approximately a blink of an eye To me a mint car that hadn't been abused was far more important than a marginal performance difference. And the 325 IS better on fuel than a 330 - just do a search and you will see people getting just over 300 miles to a tank in a 330 whereas the 325 is just under 400 miles. Go with the best condition car you find of the 2, not the best badge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
